Hailee K's Thematic Unit Wiki

Step 1:

• After talking to my CT, I was suggested to think about teaching a unit based on several options:
  • The novel: Tuck Everlasting
  • The novel: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
  • The topic: Making Choices

Step 2: Using the novel, Tuck Everlasting, as a resource to show the theme of making choices.

• Materials/Resources
  • Novel
  • Computer
  • Audio Recording
  • Movie
• Texts
  • Novel-->Tuck Everlasting
• Activities
  • In-class reading
  • 'Wanted' Poster Creation
  • Letter Writing
  • Debate
  • Jeopardy
  • Character Carousel
• Technology Applications
  • Connection with the movie

Step 3:

• 3-5 Organizing Questions-key questions framing students learning experiences that also explore your theme3-5 Goals (your hopes for what students will understand, accomplish, & appreciate)
  • How do you connect to the world?
  • What is my "social footprint?"
  • How can I make a difference?
• 5-10 General Unit ObjectivesList of Possible Materials & Supplementary Texts (put titles, authors, and genres where applicable)
  • SWBAT recognize particular literary devices
  • SWBAT use debate as a tool to make an argument
  • SWBAT demonstrate understanding of how authors use a text
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• List of Possible Learning Activities
  • Literary Elements
  • Socratic Seminar

Step 4:

• 2-3 Common Core State Standards for ELA and SS to your overall Unit Objectives
• Complete an initial draft of your Unit Map/Narrative Overview, which provides an overview of your unit activities by day (at least 2 weeks for a blocked class, 10 days; at least 3 weeks for a 45-55 minute class, 15 days)
• Draft a lesson plan for the opening of your unit—how will you kick off your unit and hook students on your theme and content?